Hi from New Brunswick Canada

**Monklander** · 13th February 13, 06:06 AM

Hi all,

Just a note to introduce myself. I am originally from Lanarkshire in Scotland and moved to Newfoundland Canada in 1973 and now live in New Brunswick. My background is textile design and textile research and have worked in leather for almost 40 years now, my apprenticeship started in fur and leather in Glasgow Scotland before moving to Canada.

I have presented papers on archaic North American textiles and conducted research work on Canadian Tartans and their origins. I have a small business making one of a kind leather sporrans and leather products and occasionally give workshops on leather work and leather bag making.

Stephen

**cessna152towser** · 13th February 13, 07:08 AM

from the Scottish Borders.

Congratulations on a successful move to Canada the land of opportunity while you were still young enough to do so.

**KenB** · 13th February 13, 07:10 AM

Welcome from Presqu'ile.

**Jock Scot** · 13th February 13, 07:12 AM

Welcome, from Inverness-shire.

**Richrail** · 13th February 13, 07:17 AM

from Reno, NV

**Chas** · 13th February 13, 07:22 AM

Hello Stephen,

Welcome to XMarks from the other side of the Atlantic in Norfolk, England.

Regards

Chas

**Monklander** · 13th February 13, 11:49 AM

Not sure if my reply was sent so here it is again... Cheers!

**Monklander** · 13th February 13, 11:41 AM

Ah the highlands last time I was over I stayed in Granton-on-Spey and drove up yo Rogart fond memories.

**Monklander** · 13th February 13, 11:38 AM

Thank you

**plaid preacher** · 13th February 13, 07:59 AM

Stephen, welcome from Mitchell, Ontario. Alas, until three years ago I lived in Fredericton too. Will be journeying east this summer. Maybe I'll see you at the highland games, if the timing is right.